SAIL
Swim Association Invitational League (SAIL)
The Swim Association Invitational League, one of the biggest recreational swim leagues in the Southeast, has been a tradition for generations of Greenville County families. The 32 teams are organized in divisions – red, purple, white, blue, green and gold – based on size and points earned. The season starts in May and ends with a countywide Championships and Classics Meets in July.
SAIL Divisional Meet
Each SAIL division holds a swim meet in
which all teams in that division compete as a team for the Metcalf Cup (most
points earned by their team) and the Quality Points award (team points divided
by number of swimmers).
The Divisional Meet is the focus of the season. The results of Divisionals are
used to determine the placement of the 32 teams for the following season.
Therefore, it is important to have as many swimmers as possible, participate
and help the team.
SAIL Championships and Classics Meet
The results from all of the Divisional Meets
are combined as if it was one meet to identify the fastest 40 SAIL swimmers in
each age group and event to compete individually in Classics (top 16 swimmers)
and Championships (next fastest 24 swimmers).
The Championships Meet (Places 17-40) is held mid-July on a Saturday and the Classics Meet (Places 1-16) is held the following Sunday.
SAIL Intent to Swim Form for Championships and Classics
Managing the Championships & Classics
(C&C) meets requires the cooperation of more than 4,000 participants. All
swimmers who earn their spot in this meet are encouraged to participate.
However, when unable to compete for any reason, we want to allow other swimmers
to fill these limited spots. A scratch denies a swimmer an opportunity and
leaves an empty lane diminishing the quality of the meet.
Therefore, it is imperative that all swimmers make a commitment to swim (or
not) in C&C by an announced date. A swimmer scratching after that date
incurs a meaningful fine.
SAIL Website
The Bylaws and Technical Rules are posted here. Visit SAIL for more information.
2026 SAIL Scholarships
Each year SAIL awards two $1,000 scholarships to a male and female senior swimmer.
The application form as well as requirements needed for consideration is available at SAIL SCHOLARSHIP.
